msmofet
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Msmofet's Tricolored Quinoa & Orzo Pilaf
There is rice a roni and pasta roni now there is MsM's twisted quinoa roni!!
4 -5 Servings
There is rice a roni and pasta roni now there is MsM's twisted quinoa roni!!
4 -5 Servings
- 1/4 cup White Quinoa
- 1 TBS EVOO
- 1 small onion
- 1/4 cup Black Quinoa
- 1/4 cup Red Quinoa
- 1/4 cup Orzo pasta
- 1-1/2 cup stock (flavor of choice to compliment the entrée) or water
- Ground sea salt - to taste
- Ground peppercorns - to taste
- 3 - 5 strands of saffron - optional
- Chop onion - small dice.
- Place quinoa in a fine sieve (strainer)and rinse well under water for about 2 minutes.
- Heat EVOO in pot then add the onion and sweat for 2 minutes.
- Add quinoa and orzo and cook stirring till pasta is slightly golden.
- Add stock (or water) and bring to boil.
- Add ground sea salt and ground peppercorns to taste and the saffron.
- Reduce heat to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for between 30 and 35 minutes.
- Turn off heat and let sit covered for an additional five minutes.
- Fluff and serve.